The robotâ€™s â€œmouthâ€ uses two servomotors that apply force to the clarinet reed to make a sound. The smaller servomotor mimics the action of the human tongue, while the second applies a damping force to the reed, copying the action of the human lip. Force is applied to the clarinet keys by brass plungers with rubber or nylon feet depending on the key. â€œIt is conceivable that in the near future, we could see an entire orchestra made up of computer-driven instruments like this clarinet,â€ said NICTA Chief Technology Officer Dr Chris Nicol, â€œThey will interpret a musical score and follow a conductor.â€

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